Speak to Lead: Harness the Power of Inclusive Communication
By Loralyn & Amrit TL;DR Speak to lead – learn how to harness the power of inclusive communication. Don’t twist like a pretzel when it comes to diversity. It doesn’t need to be a lightning…
Why are Workplaces so TOXIC?
Workplaces are not only becoming more toxic – they are becoming more violent, too – with the number of rapes, aggravated assault charges and murders dramatically increasing year-over-year. Learn the 7 Types of Poison that make a workplace toxic and 3 tips on how to make your workplace more inclusive and hence, less toxic.
Productivity Hacks for Managing Adult Temper Tantrums and Emotional Turmoil
Adult temper tantrums are on the rise. Even celebrities like Zayn Malik, Gigi Hadid, and Yolanda Hadid are reportedly experiencing them. COVID has created so much stress for all of us – we need to readjust to the new world order and increase our own self-awareness and self-agency to ensure everyone has a safe place to work.
Earth Day – Soft Skills in Nature
Today is Earth Day 2021. Unless you’ve been living under a rock like a centipede or some other creepy crawlie, you probably knew this. For a half century, since 1970, the world has celebrated Earth…
The Evolution of Equal Rights: Looking Back and Moving Forward
First, no need to get your knickers in a knot – this isn’t going to be a political post. Everyone has the right to vote for whomever they choose – and THAT is the point…
Soft Skills: The Missing Link in Professionalism Today
You can look at this provocative statement with two different lenses. One, as a middle-aged person with decades of experience assessing (okay, let’s be honest – judging) the collective behaviors of the next generation coming…
The Connection Between Finding Your Purpose and Soft Skills
It doesn’t have to be a major movement, like #blacklivesmatter. Your purpose has to be your own, however small or grand. The scope of what you’re doing isn’t important – the importance of what you’re…
Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Bias and Embracing Change
This is a time of change. Make no doubt about it, there is a tectonic shift happening in our world right now. Industries have toppled and giants have quivered in the presence of submicroscopic spiked…
The Year That Love Won: Progress Towards Diversity and Inclusion
So much has happened in 2020. What began as an exuberant celebration of a new decade and all the promise that comes with a fresh start has turned out to be one of the most…
Why This is More Than Just a Logo: The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion
Back in 1999, then President Bill Clinton officially declared June as “Pride Month.” We could successfully argue that it was overdue given how long the LGBTQ community had been fighting for awareness, respect and equality.…